Elyria Edits Firemen Salaries and Dept Reorganization
An ordinance approved last night totals 65120 annually for Elyria fire department salaries and adds five new positions this year. It fixes pay to chief 2520, two assistant chiefs 2280 each, captains 2169 each, lieutenants 2030 each, master mechanic 2949, 16 veterans 1920, and five first year men 1720, with second year men paid 1770 if available. The safety director becomes executive head, chief reports to him. Civil Service will test new hires and appoint by March, ordinance enacted as emergency and effective upon mayoral signature.
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Elyria
Capitol
Civil Service Commission
Mar
James A. Hewzit
Legalize All Night Parking in Elyria Downtown
Elyria City Council approved an amendment to permit all night parking in downtown Elyria where daytime angle parking is allowed, once Mayor Hewitt signs. The ordinance tightens 2 to 6 AM limits in other areas to two hours, bans curb parking without a prepared driveway, and removes previous strict limits, allowing hotel and restaurant visitors to park free of charges and penalties.
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Elrria
James A. Hewitt
Canada
DY Council
Eisria
Elyria
Question Slayer Of Daughter In Second Murder
John Francisco of Darton confessed to killing his daughter Evelyn Edgington 19 on February 24. He was questioned about the subsequent murder of Charles Barrow, a street car conductor killed the night after, with police now suspecting a robber. Francisco, a penniless drifter, may have acted to reconcile with his estranged wife. A signed confession was expected, and investigators sought a revolver and yellow slicker linked to the Barrow case.
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Columbts
John Francisco
Darton
Evelyn Edgington
Charles Barrow
Edgington
Francisco
Barrows
Dayton
Fran'No
Ordinance 10 Curbs Auction Sales Passed
Elyria approves emergency ordinance to regulate auction sales including bans on out of town goods and boosters. It requires a $10 daily license, a bond, and a year in business, with auctions not exceeding 30 days and no more than one per year. Violations allow suits against the auctioneer and city bond holder. Page 2 continues.
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Counsell
Ant
Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Elyrians
Citr
Hi Y Council To Hear Conference Reports
The Lorain County Older Boys Christian Conference plans will be reviewed at the Lake Erie Hi-V Council meeting at the Y M C A at 8 15 p m tomorrow The conference, to be held Saturday at the Y M C A and First Congregational Church, will be overseen by council president Lee Ives of Berea and committees in charge will report on attendance and final arrangements
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Hi-Y Council
Lorain County
Older Boys’ Christian Conference
First Congregational Church
Lake Erie
Hi-V Council
Morro
Lee Ives
Berea
Italy Stands Firm in Naval Demand at London Talks
London talks hinge on Italy dropping demands for naval equality with France or supplying firm tonnage figures. Dire Grandi remains unwavering while France seeks compromise. Despite Japan and the United States progress reports, Italy’s stance dominates the prospects of a firepower pact as the conference nears its close.
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London
Italy
France
Dire Grandi
Iralian
Ous
Japan
United States
Andrew Fardieu
Tardiea
Lad Hurts After Being Struck by Auto on East Avenue
Arthur Starker, 16, of 111 East Fourth Street, suffered fractures to his right arm and three ribs when struck and thrown ten feet by an auto driven by Alfred Hunley of Saa iduski at East Avenue and Fourth Street at 5 40 p m Tuesday The driver stopped, moved the boy to Elyria Memorial hospital, where authorities reported his condition as good Police records say Hunley slowed at the light and the boy darted into the street as the light turned green and he began forward The incident occurred near the intersection as Hunley proceeded north on East Avenue
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Arthur Starker
East Fourth Street
East Avenue
Alfred Huntley
Saaiduski
Hunley
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Huntley
Fourth Street
Lorain City Sued For Ten Thousand Dollars
Ralph Finochi of Lorain filed a common pleas court suit seeking 10000 for injuries from a March 19 1928 incident he claims occurred when he tripped in a hole in a sidewalk on Georgia avenue between KE and F streets.
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City OF
Lorain
Ralph Finochi
Common Pleas Court
Georgia Avenue
Insanity To Be Gunwoman 3 Defense In Court
In New Castle Pa the Irene Schroeder murder trial sees defense claim emotional insanity as an affirmative defense. Judge Hildebrand sustains prosecution objection limiting family testimony. Defense counsel Jarrett pledges to present an irresistible impulse case and assert Schroeder did not fire the fatal shot to kill State Police Corporal Brett Paul. she would testify to being present but not the shooter.
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New Castile
Commonwealth
Irene Schroeder
R. L. Hildebrand
Margiotti
Margioth
Sarah J. Muldoon
Lkely Irene
New Castle
Irene Schreeder
Brett Paul
Ben Jarrett
Lawrence County
Schroeder
Paul
Sarah Muldoon
Eugene No. 5
Leaves Bulk Of Estate To Son Of Slayer
Mrs. Mary Troette, murdered by her foster son Charles Adair, leaves most of her estate to Adair's son, valued between 375000 and 10000. The will also leaves property to nieces Kata and Maude Scott and a trust for Adair's child until age 26. A note found on Adair urged forgiveness and referenced his funeral arrangements.
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Cambridge
Mary Troette
Charles Giiman Adair
Moundshire
W.a
Adair
Troette
Troe
Moundaville
Site to be chosen for Lorain tuberculosis sanitarium
Lorain County widening Committees plan to select a site today for the new 425,009 tuberculosis sanitarium. Board members toured the county, evaluating many proposed locations and weighing their qualifications for the facility.
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Lorain County
Beer and wine hit WW report by Wickersham
Washington March 15 Beer reduction efforts crumble as Wickersham signals enforcement gains and opposes repeal while wets rally for direct repeal of the eighteenth amendment. The House judiciary panel hears wets urging the Dryer 2.75 per cent beer bill but faces dwindling support and a potential shift away from the Norris resolution for a Senate inquiry.
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Washington
Wickersham
Law Enforcement Commission
House
Judiciary
Wets
Dry Committee
Norris
Federal Enforcement Service
Streets and Drains To Be Improved In 1930 Plan
The council last night accepted reports urging immediate repairs on Lexington and Foster avenues. It also approved crosswalk repair at Dewey and Madison avenues, paving Cascade street between Lodi and Forest, and North street between Lodi and West. A street light is recommended for Kenwood Street and the corner of Woodland and Courtland streets.
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Lexington
Foster Avenues
Dewey and
Madison Avenues
Cascade Street
Lodi
Forest Streets
North Street
Lodi Street
West Avenue
Council
Lighting and Water Committee
Kenwood Street
Woodland
Courtland Street
Capone Mystery Deepens as Broadway Limited Arrives Alone
Chicago March 15 A new cloud of mystery surrounds Scarface Al Capone after the Broadway Limited pulls into Chicago without him. Reporters and photographers searching Pullmans for the gang chief, who had been reported on board, found no trace as the train entered Illinois from Indiana.
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Chicago
Scarface al” Capone
Broadway Limited
Indiana
Pullmans
Locomotive Explosion Kills Three in Guthrie Tennessee
Evansville dispatch reports a Louisville and Nashville freight engine exploded near Guthrie Tennessee early today killing three persons and seriously injuring one. The blast caused $1 freight cars to burn with flames visible for miles as responders battled the blaze. Subpoenas issued in Washington as Senate investigators seek records from Blythe and Benner brokers tied to Claudius Huston and the Republican National Committee.
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Evansville
Ind
Louisville and Nashville
Guthrie
Tenn
Washington
Blythe and Benner
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Walsh
Dee
Montana
Robinson
Huston
Senate
Indiana
City Council Proposes Education Plan to Cut Factory Smoke
Council weighs steps to curb odor from a chemical plant across the river to Harrison Columbus and Ohio streets. Residents fear nuisance affects housing values and clothing. Officials endorse an educational program with factory cooperation and discuss injunctive action by nearby property owners. Other complaints include a dim West Third and West River street light, a bad sidewalk at Floracourt and Lodi, and sewer overflows near the Washington Avenue Bridge.
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Elsria
Walter 5. Cohn
First
Harrison
Columbus
Ohio
Cohn
Bill Struck
Columbus Street
Colin
Struck
Harry Redington
George Stevens
Stevens
West Third
West River Street
Floralcourt
Lodi Street
Washington Avenue Bridge
Draves Over Curb Injures Car In Lorain Incident
H. M. Tyson of 423 West 21st street Lorain drove west on Harrison street at midnight and, unaware of the end of the road, crossed Washington avenue mounted the curb and damaged his car blowing out three tires and bending the axle. Tyson plans to familiarize himself with Elyria streets on the next opportunity.
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H. M. Tyson
West 21St Street
Lorain
Elyria
Tyson
Harrison Street
Washington Avenue
Downey Weep on Stand in Bribe Trial
Edward L. Doheny wept on the witness stand during questioning in his trial on a charge of giving former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall a $100,000 bribe. He testified about the Pearl Harbor oil storage, Elk Hills leases, and government contracts while defense counsel pressed for timing and motive.
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Washington
Edward L. Doheny
Iar
Interior
Albert B. Fall
California
Frank J Hogan
Admiral J. B. Robinson
Doheny
Ned
Robinson
Ina
Frank J. Hogan
Pearl Harbor
Naval Oil Reserve
Elk Hills
Calif
Dohery
Convict Shot In Attempt To Escape From Columbus Prison
Two inmates Chester Probaski and Herbert Hardin attempted to escape Columbus penitentiary by climbing a rope ladder from the administration building roof. Guards fired. Probaski was wounded and Hardin surrendered after gunfire. Probaski, 21, Cleveland, and Hardin, 25, Darton, were serving multi-year terms for weapons and burglary offenses.
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Columbus
Grate
Chester Probaski
Cleveland
Herbert Hardiz
Darton
Probaski
Hardin
Probask
Livingston
Whetstone
Probanski
Ware den Tho
Open Controversy Over Firemen Pension Rules Surges in Elyria
A weeks long clash between Firemen Pension Board members and councilmen spilled into public view at a Elyria City Council meeting. Adams outlined four disputed rules on term of service pensions care of dependents and workers compensation style benefits, with firemen seeking current terms and council aiming to lower benefits. The debate also touched on age limits for entry to fire and police forces, highlighting deeper disputes across the Pension Boards.
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Councel
Firemen's Pension Board
Elyria
Tso
Anr
Adams Eldon D. Adams
Elyria High School
Citzen
Cassibie
Adams
Ruis
Myron Jones
George Stevens
Brant
Elmer A. Waldron
Fremer
Corbett Southam
Police Pension Board
Stevens
Lost Ads Draw Readers to Chronicle Telegram
The text notes that Chronicle Telegram lost ads gain attention because readers find lost items through those ads. It urges quick action when something is missing and suggests placing the ad promptly so it may appear in the same day’s issue.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Walt
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